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Makhadzi lashes Winky D
ORGANISERS of the "Africa Music Festival 2023 - The Legends Tour" which was held in Leicester in the United Kingdom on Saturday have come under fire for failing to manage the show well, leaving Makhad...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:04hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean music is more than Chimurenga!
IN June 2023, the America-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which organises arguably the most respected, well-known and much sought-after music awards in the world, the Gra...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 17 | by Tonderai Chiyindiko
Mnangagwa to lead Heroes, Defence Forces events
President Mnangagwa is expected to preside over the Heroes Day commemorations and Zimbabwe Defence Forces celebrations in two weeks time where several activities have been lined up as preparations for...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
We salute Diva Mafunga funeral support by ZIMURA - Maxwell Teedzai
MUTARE - Veteran Mutare Gospel musician, Pastor Maxwell Teedzai has hailed ZIMURA - Zimbabwe Music Rights Association for standing hand - in - glove with the Mafunga family after the sad passing on of...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 20:38hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Macheso feature excites Makhadzi
South Africa's Queen of dance music Makhadzi has expressed her excitement over her song, which features sungura maestro Aleck Macheso.The song, produced by Zimbabwean Mr Brown is part of Makha...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mai Mabhena hosts Macheso
Guruve Hotel owner Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda is hosting the king of Sungura Alick Macheso tomorrow (Saturday) at her hotel.Legions of Sungura fans from places around Guruve are expected to...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 19:44hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Zima nominees list detached from reality'
WHILE in other countries music awards have been hailed for recognising creativity, in Zimbabwe awards have been the subject of intense debate forcing many to lose interest in them.Several arti...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso warns tobacco farmers
Orchestra Mberikwazvo boss Alick "baba Shero" Macheso yesterday warned tobacco farmers in Mvurwi to desist from violence.Addressing his...Published: 07 May 2023 at 06:54hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Macheso wows South Africa
King of Sungura Alick Macheso proved to be a legend in the neighbouring South Africa after packing venues for his weekend shows in Johannesburg.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSUaW8tTKDk...Published: 03 May 2023 at 17:13hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bosso, Dembare clash
DOMESTIC football giants Highlanders and Dynamos will set the stage alight again this year when they clash in the Independence Trophy in a landmark outing in Mashonaland Central where this year's cele...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Nkulumane Complex: A sleeping giant
The Nkulumane Mall is named after Nkulumane who was King Mzilikazi's son. Nkulumane was born in Mhlahlandlela, near modern-day Pretoria in South Africa. Nkulumane was named after Kuruman, where Dr. Ro...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 10:18hrs | 3 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Macheso speaks on 'forgotten' son
ALICK Macheso says he will not pay much attention to a Guruve man who has gone viral on social media claiming to be his son.The man, who identifies himself as Simbarashe Macheso, has given int...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
When a president becomes less popular than a musician, then the writing is on the wall!
As far as I am concerned, retaining political power is one of the easiest tasks a leader is to expect.One simply has to implement policies and programs that improve the livelihoods of the citi...Published: 23 Dec 2022 at 22:45hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Romeo Gasa challenges Sungura artistes
Sungura musician Romeo 'Simbi Hombe' Gasa has challenged Sungura artistes to advance the genre.Speaking on the sidelines of...Published: 26 Nov 2022 at 10:20hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Mthuli Ncube pays US$8 500 for Sandra Ndebele's latest album
November 12, 2022, will go down in the history of the arts in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe, not only as a celebration of Sandra Ndebele's 20-year career but as the day an album launch united the arts sector....Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Minister Kazembe salutes Macheso
Home Affairs Minister and ZANU PF Mashonaland Central province chairperson Kazembe Kazembe on Saturday praised the King of Sungura Alick Macheso for providing entertainment to a multitude of people at...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 12:29hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Glendale
Mai Mabhena hosts Progress Chipfumo
Music promoter Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda is hosting musician Progress Chipfumo on Sartuday at her Guruve hotel.Chipfumo last visted Guruve hotel two years ago when Covid 19 pan...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 20:28hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso, Gemma's world tour oversubscribed
SUNGURA muso Alick Macheso continues to fly high with his latest offering Tinosvitswa Nashe which he has taken to international stages.Macheso and his energetic band, Orchestra Mberikwazvo are...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Illegal Malawi immigrants jailed
TWELVE illegal Malawi immigrants were sentenced to three months in prison by Mutoko magistrate Rumbidzai Mhandu for illegally staying in Zimbabwe....Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 19:28hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso is bigger than Ngwazi but .....
THE raging comparison of Sungura legend Alick Macheso and the emerging sungura star Mark Ngwazi reminds me of the late 1990s when a colleague brought Macheso's debut album, Magariro, to a party....Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 17:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Honour Alick Macheso with an honorary degree in music
The Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture should recommend to the relevant authorities to honour one of the greatest sons of Zimbabwe a polished musician of par excellence ever produced in the cou...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 22:01hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Macheso packs Guruve hotel
Thousands of Sungura lovers around Guruve yesterday braved the cold and came to see the King of Sungura Alick Macheso live on stage....Published: 09 Jul 2022 at 18:05hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mai Mabhena hosts Macheso
Guruve Hotel proprietor and music promoter Monica Chikanda popularly known as "Mai Mabhena" in the music industry is hosting the King of Sungura Alick Macheso tomorrow (Friday).The hotel...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 15:18hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso vs Ngwazi: Who hit the right chord?
The debate has been raging like a wild fire for almost a week now, and sungura music fans are clearly divided.The question has not been about who is better between veteran sungura musician Ali...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso gets Bulawayo's support
King of Sungura Alick Macheso has got a lot of support from musicians who are set to grace his Bulawayo show tomorrow. ...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 19:20hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Macheso promises fireworks in Bulawayo
Legendary Alick Macheso "Cheso Power" is promising fire works this Sartuday in Bulawayo as he takes his new album "Tinosvitswa nashe" to the city of Kings.https://www.youtube...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 15:52hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mark Ngwazi comparison an insult to Macheso, says promoter
LOCAL music promoter, Wanisayi ‘Mahwindo' Mthandwa, has scoffed at comparisons made on social media between rising star, Mark Ngwazi and Sungura maestro, Alick Macheso, saying the debate is an insul...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Senior lecture revives Jimmy Jimalo's legacy
Sungura legend Nicholas Zacharia "Senior Lecture" has revived the late music promoter Jimmy Jimalo's legacy by performing at his bar in Highfied on Saturd...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:05hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Minister Kazembe behind attack on Tendai Biti?
Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) chairperson in Mashonaland Central province George Gwarada has condemned Minister of Home Affairs Kazembe Kazembe who is also ZANU PF chairperson for Mashonaland Cen...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 09:31hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Macheso plays guitar with towel
King of Sungura proved to be genius after playing his guitar with a towel at Shamwari Joe hotel in Mvurwi yesterday.Some call him Extra basso or Baba Sharo due to his multi t...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 14:37hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Politicians must not politicise development
CHIREDZI residents have urged elected officials and politicians to end polarisation and collectively focus on serving the community in a transparent and non-partisan manner.Speaking during a c...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Alexio Rashirai
Macheso pockets US$20k from Tin Mac on album launch dinner
KING of Sungura Alick Macheso walked away US$20K richer on Thursday night after the guest of honour at his album launch event Sports and Youth deputy minister Tino Machakaire bought the album for US$1...Published: 10 Jun 2022 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Yaya Saru to grace Macheso's album launch dinner
Actress cum Afro Fusion musician Memo "Yaya Saru" Chinamasa will be part of the performing guests at the King of Sungura Alick Macheso's album launch dinn...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 21:20hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso remembers departed music legends
The king of Sungura Alick Macheso yesterday remembered departed music heroes like Oliver Mtukudzi, Leonard Dembo, System Tazvida, Paul Mpofu, Simon Chimbetu among others by performing one or more song...Published: 09 May 2022 at 20:27hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Politicians should emulate Madzibaba,' says Minister Paul Mavhima
Minister of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Paul Mavhima has urged politicians to emulate Sungura giant Madzibaba Nicholas Zacharia for a better ...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 10:08hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
'Mnangagwa taking Zimbabwe to graveyard'
Former Zanu-PF politburo member and strong man Dzikamai Mavhaire has urged the young generation to make a critical decision in the 2023 harmonized polls and avoid entrusting national leadership with t...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gospel Mbirano Master breaks record
SA-based Zimbabwean Gospel artiste, Dj Rabaaz, has broken personal record by releasing 9 musical videos in a single day. Six of the videos are from the new Gospel Mbirano VOL 2 album, which is a...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 09:21hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Franco joins Sulumani Chimbetu
Struggling Sungura musician Franco "Slomo" Dhaka yesterday joined Sulumani Chimbetu on stage at Leisure Centre in Chitungwiza.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yCI7uV9fwpI...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:21hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'I am inspired by Macheso,' says Kujo
Zimbabwe's finest bass guitarist Kudakwashe "Kujo" Yanika said he is inspired by King of Sungura Alick Macheso.Kujo is in current...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 14:53hrs | 42 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Mark Ngwazi takes Sungura to another level
Njanja Express boss Mark Ngwazi took Sungura music to another level over the weekend after pulling huge crowds in Mvurwi and Highfield over the weekend.On Saturday he was at Joy Centre Machipi...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 14:22hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso's chanter shines
Macheso's Congolese chanter Jonas Kasamba was outstanding at the first show of Ochestra mberikwazvo in Ruwa yesterday.The energet...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 16:29hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Ruwa
'Original Ndolwane front men re-union unlikely'
Martin Sibanda of Ndolwane Super Sounds has poured cold water on calls from fans for him to re-unite with Charles Zwane and restore the original band of the 1990s.In a live video released on 1...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 18:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
King of Sungura salutes fans
The King of Sungura Alick Macheso of Orchestra Mberikwazvo band has saluted fans who came for his family show at Jongwe corner this Sunday....Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 21:01hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Macheso bounces back with local shows
The King of Singura Alick Macheso and his Orchestra Mberikwazvo band began local shows in Kwekwe yesterday after being forced to stop all shows due to the Covid 19 pandemic.https://www.youtube...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 17:51hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chitungwiza
Jah Prayzah show: minister spotted on the dance
Local Government minister July Moyo was last night spotted dancing his night out at a Jah Prayzah show at Gweru's Milan Restaurant with three young heavily built girls in exposing clothes rolling arou...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 17:46hrs | 3 | by Paul Ndou
Outcry over Macheso's US$20 charge
Sungura maestro Alick Macheso's reunion with his followers in Chitungwiza could have been tainted by the exorbitant gate charges for his show slated for Tanza Centre this afternoon.This is Mac...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Macheso to stage two shows in SA
Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso returns to South Africa for two live performances next month and his management has promised top drawer performances. The October 9 and 10 shows come after earlie...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso back on live stage
TOP local performers are making a beeline for South Africa following the relaxation of Covid-19 lockdown regulations across the Limpopo.Leading the pack is sungura maestro Alick Macheso, who i...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sulu scoffs at family rift narrative
Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu says he is not moved by those trying to sidetrack him from keeping his father's legacy alive through peddling falsehoods about an imaginary family rift.Sulum...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Legendary Macheso is humble,' says Freeman
Zimdancehall chanter Energy Silvester Chizanga better known as Freeman or HKD boss in the music industry has appreciated Sungura boss Alick Macheso for his humbleness in their joint venture.Fr...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 16:38hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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